To draw, tap . If you don't see , upgrade your notes. To sketch, tap , then tap Add Sketch.

Start your drawing or sketch. You can choose from several drawing tools and colors, and switch to the eraser if you make a mistake. When you draw or sketch, you can tilt your Apple Pencil to shade a line and press more firmly to darken the line.

If you draw near the edge of the screen with your Apple Pencil, iOS won't activate Control Center, Notification Center, or Multitasking. You can draw anywhere on the screen without getting interrupted.

With iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), you can double-tap the lower section of Apple Pencil to quickly switch back to the tool you used last.

You can change what happens when you double-tap your Apple Pencil by going to Settings > Apple Pencil. Choose between these:

Charge your Apple Pencil

For iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation): To charge, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on for your iPad. Then attach your Apple Pencil to the magnetic connector at the center of the right side of your iPad.

For iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad (6th generation): To charge, plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. You can also charge it with a USB Power Adapter by using the Apple Pencil Charging Adapter that came with your Apple Pencil. Apple Pencil will fast charge when plugged into either power source.